Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
5. PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Free or reduced rate transport is available in Nice and Marseille for people with dis-
abilities and their carers. SNCF French Railways has introduced the
Accès Plus
ser-
vice and has an accessibility helpline. For wheelchair access to trains, book 48 hours
in advance. SOS Voyageurs offers help to older travellers.
SNCF helpline • 3635 (say “Access Plus”)
SNCF Accès Plus • 08 90 64 06 50
SOS Voyageurs • 04 93 16 02 61 (Nice) • 04 91 62 12 80 (Marseille) •
6. ACCOMMODATION
Most mid-priced 2- to 3-star hotels have elevators. Many motel-style hotel chains
have wheelchair access direct from the car park. Gîtes de France publishes a guide
to accessible farmhouse accommodation available through Maison de la France (for
further details see
Tourist Offices
). The Association des Paralysés de France has
a guide to accessible accommodation (in French), which you can order:
Guide
Vacances Faireface
.
Association des Paralysés de France • 17 blvd August Blan-
qui, 75013 Paris, • 01 40 78 69 00
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7. RESTAURANTS
Most restaurants have poor access for wheelchair users. In summer, picking an out-
side table eases the problem.
8. LOISIRS PROVENCE MEDITERRANEE
This company organizes holidays in Provence for disabled adults, mainly in
gîtes
.
Loisirs Provence Mediterranée • 36 rue St-Jacques, 13006 Marseille • 04 91 04 20
20 •
www.lpm.asso.fr
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